Rated M in case of Violence,death, blood and possible sex scenes.

Disclaimer: I don't own the Transformers, only the plot.

Ok folks I am so sorry for the late update, I had some serious problems! Make almost 3 weeks I had a car accident, wasn't nothing serious thank God, despite that I wrote this chapter which take some time.

Things are getting better and better for Albertina, thanks to Lennox's kind heart.

And Optimus? Well... things are starting to compose for him.

Lets go with this ok?

A talk and a new Job

When both cousins enter, one aromatic smell pervades their nostrils, "Well Albertina, Sarah really outdid herself!" Exclaims Joana, Lennox listen and approaches, "I know girls, and don't forget that!" The two start laughing, "holy God, you're amazing!" Then notice that Annabelle is watching some cartoons, "She's a sweetheart Sarah, even cheered the saddest soul of the barbecue." Noticed Joana while looking at the Albertina who frowns, "W ... What?!" Joana puts a hand on Albertina's shoulder, "you were Albertina, I noticed that you were different, and now I know the reason." When Albertina was to answer back Joana raises a hand, "I haven't finished cuz." Albertina is attentive at Joana who continues, "You proved to me that you have fibber, and know that you will fight with all of your strengths.

Despite your parents put you out of the house I will not do such a thing, you're my cousin, blood of my blood and I will be happy to be by your side. " Tears run through Albertina's face, she never thought to hear something like that.

Lennox look at Albertina, interrogated with Joana's words, but what does she mean by that? Must be something with meaning, will soon learn about during their meal.

"To the table." Call Sarah, and as usual everybody go to the table, but Joana look outwards to where is Optimus's Semi-form, "Major, why we don't call Prime? He doesn't have to be alone. " He agrees immediately and headed to the kitchen window, "Hey Big Buddha join us!" Moments later a knock on the door is heard and Sarah open, seeing that Optimus uses his bipedal holoform, " Come inside Optimus ." He enters into the Hall, and is forwarded to the dining room where are Joana, Albertina, Major Lennox and Annabelle sitting at the table.

"I am glad that you joined us Optimus." Says Joana, he sits beside the Lusa girl. Lennox smiles watching the Autobot Leader sitting at the table just like a human.

The food is served, and all humans eat except Prime, which looks at the humans with fascination, while take a sip of his energon, meanwhile Albertina taste the soup, "Wow ... what a marvel! You got blessed hands Mrs Lennox. " Sarah just says, "it's my grandmother's recipe." Joana ends her meal, "Sarah you're still a good cook as usual!" The other woman didn't know what to say.

Joana decides to go straight to the point, "Major can I ask you something?" Will nods, "Of course." And put the spoon on its place, "your proposal to my cousin cooking at your base is standing?" He raises his brow while looking at Optimus and then for her, "Yes, but what's going on?" Albertina breathe looking at Major and Prime, "your wife already knows what's going on as well Optimus." He is curious, "Know what?" She lowers her head averting her gaze from Lennox, "I'm so ashamed, but I have to tell you everything Major." Optimus does a gesture that picked from humans, hold her hand, which makes her safer, she breathes deeply and tells all what happened three months before she went to the United States, Lennox listen everything in detail.

When she finishes telling about her rape and being kicked out from her house by her biological parents, he got outraged, not by her have hidden things, but due her biological parents behavior.

"Albertina, you had a lot of courage in telling us about what had happened with you, even though we hardly meet." And hold her hand, "don't feel guilty for being the victim of a heinous crime, I think it makes you someone who learned and grew stronger." Sarah just says, "But the trauma is there Will." The Major agrees soon immediately, "I know, but Albertina has relatives and friends who care about her."

Albertina smiled, "thank you for those words, I will use what happened to me to help the victims of this type of crime." Optimus feels she has a fighting spirit, wants to overcome this obstacle, whatever it takes, but continues to hear Lennox, "your parents had no right to kick you out from your House, that's a thing we don't do a person who needs help!" Joana decides to intervene in the conversation.

"You know what makes me sick about this whole thing?" All turn to her, because they want to hear what she has to say, "is that my aunt and uncle were not able to tackle this problem together, instead preferred to" bury its head in the sand ", clinging to religion, not looking at this as real parents, chose the easy way out! My cousin got kicked out of the House. " As much she like their parents, Albertina knows that her cousin is right.

"Albertina I know you love your parents, but for what they did well…" Notes Joana, "Cuz, I want to fight, and I meant it! I love my parents, but after they having done this, I don't know.

I forgave, but I will not forget! Since this action will be engraved in my heart. " She looks at everyone at the table, "I want to raise my child, teach him what is right and love it." Everyone liked what they heard.

Lennox crosses his arms looking at Albertina, "our Cook retired a few days ago and have one that can't cope with the work and the meals are a big crap ..." Prime looks at the Major, "Major Lennox. " The human says, "Prime I know what I'm going to say." Albertina look for both Commanders hearing, "Albertina will you be our Chef?" The Portuense leaps forward, "Oh ... my God! If I want to be? Yes of course! " She gets up embracing both the Major and Optimus, "don't know how both make me happy!" And a tear rolls from Joana's face, is satisfied by what's happening to her cousin, she will finally be able to give direction in her life.

"Lennox, Optimus I'm proud of you!" Both raise an eyebrow to Joana, "Why you tell us that Joana?" She responds by filling the chest with pride, "for helping my cousin, without pointing fingers." And breathe a sigh of relief.

But the job offer does not end that way, Lennox does something unexpected, "will also have a house in our base Albertina, and enjoy the day off with your cousin and your uncles." Albertina is agape.

"…"

Joana notice in Albertina's words absence, "The 'bots will help you with your things." She recovers from the shock, "W ... When I start?" The Major just says, "next Tuesday?" Albertina rubs her hands, "Very good, but before start working on Tuesday I want to see the kitchen." Optimus looks at the girl awed, "why?" Albertina look to the Autobot Leader, "I want to see the conditions of hygiene, and avoid health problems." Lennox just says, "all right you will see the base's kitchen." Joana explains to the two, "Hygiene is very important for the Chefs as well for the restaurants owners.

If there is no such care there could be serious health problems. " Both leaders are admired, "Oh we're seeing." But Albertina continues, "I've seen very serious cases of food poisoning, and is not a pretty sight." Joana remembers very well about what Albertina's mention.

"It was horrible Albertina, both of us had luck, but there were many people who had to be hospitalized." Optimus is curious, "damaged by ..." Joana says, "Yup, got sick because the restaurant we went a long time ago didn't prepare well the food, and later we came to know that it wasn't clean in the preparation of the dishes and local hygiene." Optimus understands immediately but soon hears Albertina, "This restaurant was considered one of the best in the city, but in the end had to be closed by the ASAE.

Nobody wanted to risk another thing like that one. So since then, the Restaurants owners decided to put strict rules about hygiene. " Will listen the story and understand better why Albertina and Joana are very strict with the kitchen cleaning.

He knows that their family are Restaurant owners, so he know what they're talking about, is a very big responsibility to manage a restaurant, and is the duty of the owners and staff keep everything properly cleaned and food within the time limits of validity.

He had the chance to have lunch at the "Cantinho Luso", and noticed, that Joana's parents made sure everything was properly cleaned, and failure wasn't an option.

"Okay, this Monday you're going to base, check everything." On the other hand Optimus is a better understanding about Albertina's role, besides preparing the human "fuel", must also ensure that everything should be in order and are aware that humans are very fragile.

Optimus takes a deep breath, because this is his responsibility, and by agreeing to the Major is to ensure that the human soldiers have a correct feeding and without complications. At that moment he feels a little unsure, he wants to remind some important things and take some measures for Albertina's protection, the Decepticons can plan something against her, or Joana would want his head and she's beside him.

Without others realizing Joana puts her hand on Optimus's leg, because feels that he wants to say something else, what actually happens, "Like I said to Albertina previously, she will have as a doctor, FirstAid, he will scan your sparkling once a week, and will have an Autobot guardian who will help in everything, including protection against Decepticons." Joana look to his cousin, "Then it's all settled guys!"

Sarah rises going get a bottle of liquor, while Will gets up bringing some glasses. " This calls for a celebration. " Finally all are served except for Optimus that has a glass with energon, toasting to Albertina's future.

Joana sits on the couch looking for Annabelle, who is dozing, "Sarah." The other woman look and go to bed the girl in his room, "Is very tired." Sarah says, and rises to the girl's bedroom.

Optimus approaches Joana, "you don't want to sleep in my cabin?" The girl responds, "nothing would give me greater pleasure." Albertina smirks, "Hey, Romeo! You should calm down." Joana blush hard, getting red like a tomato, "ALBERTINA!" Her cousin laughs at Joana's expanse, and Joana laughs too "you know I'm going to wear my pjs and go to sleep with Optimus, Albertina" Albertina howl like wolves, " You should enjoy watching the stars." Joana responds, "I will, thank you." And go straight to the room to change.

Albertina sees Optimus staring at the window, and approaches, "Optimus can I give you a word?" He nods his head, "Yes." She takes a deep breath, "don't get me wrong, I'm a tease just up the morale a bit." Then her expression changed, "Optimus how you feel about my cousin?" Optimus is caught by surprise by Albertina's question , but she asks again, "I want to know, what is your feelings towards her." Optimus looks at her, "what do you mean Albertina?!" Her expression hardens, "Damn, I'm not blind Optimus, both of you give all the signs, only a fool does not see!" Optimus realizes that Albertina is very observant, and knows he can't hide this from the Lusa girl, "I. .." Albertina just says, "Caragos Optimus get some courage and tell my cousin how you feel about her!" There's that Word again, Optimus calculates that is her habit of saying it, but decides to respond to the letter, "Albertina I cannot ... Jazz offlined for almost 2 Earth years! He was her mate!

I feel like I'm cheating on him Albertina. "

Albertina closes her eyes, sighing "Optimus, you're healing her from sorrow and loneliness she feels, so don't screw it up, tell her how you feel." Optimus just tells her, "When the time is right." She warns, "But don't be long ok? The clock is ticking" He feels that the Albertina is someone who shows wisdom in the words she says, "it's just like Joana, a fighter." And watch the girl go away to her place.

Moments later appears Joana with a pillow under the right arm, "Optimus?" He beckons to her, and gives her is arm taking her to his real body.

She goes inside and he takes her to a more isolated location, "where are you taking me?" He says nothing, but after 15 minutes of driving it opens its door, and she leaves, shortly after shrinks forwarding her to a particular place, which has a privileged view of the night sky.

The stars stretch in front of her, "Wow ... it's so beautiful Optimus!" She felt his hand on her shoulder, "I know Joana." Both enjoy the starry sky, but Joana close the eyes leaning into the Autobot leader, who in turn feel emotional changes in the girl and notice that her eyes are shallow water, and decides to embrace her.

She accepts the comfort that Optimus is giving, don't want to be alone at that moment, and let out a sigh, the Mech look at her face, "you're better?" And wipes the tears that had rolled by her face, "Yes I am Optimus, thank you for being here with me." He looks into her eyes, "I'm always here Joana." She leans her head on his chest, "I know." Mumbles her ,however tries to breathe Optimus's smell.

There's something banging Joana's head and she decides to satisfy curiosity, "what Albertina told you?" Optimus just look at her, "She was thanking me for everything, and that is very proud of you." Lied, Optimus, but Joana doesn't believe, feel that there is something more, she decides not to press more and change the subject, "I have faith that Albertina will rise from this." Optimus just says, "She is very similar to you Joana, have the same fighting spirit." Joana nod, "always was Optimus, even in teenager times." He makes a crucial question, "and her relationship with her parents?" Joana explains, "only they were a traditional family, very religious and not admitted that the children were missing to their religious obligations, their education was rigid in all aspects.

My cousin's relationship with my uncles was healthy, as long as she complies with the rules, and she's always done it. " Optimus is savvy, but continues to hear her, "But the rules that were imposed not stopped her having fun." She looks up at the starry sky, "But she is a force of nature Optimus, fights for what she believes and help the next, that's why I'm angry with my uncles actions.

My cousin doesn't deserve the things that went with her, none of us deserve. " Optimus smiles, "she's a real fighter and very humble Joana, is what pleases me in her!" She agrees with Optimus's observation.

Joana's eyes are getting heavy, "I think I need some sleep, Optimus." He back a bit, starting to increase in size, and shortly after is already in its normal size and then transforms into Semi form, open the door, "come in ... come to recharge." She enters yawning, "thank you Optimus." He activates the bipedal holoform, "Sleep in my sleeper." She just says, "No, I will sleep here Optimus, I feel like I'm closer to you." He pulls out a blanket in his subspace compartment, and cover her, "Thanks Prime." And coil falling asleep right away. Optimus caresses her hair.

"Sleep my love ... may Primus ensure your sleep."She feels Prime's hands , and intertwines her fingers on his, whispering, "thank you."

At Lennox Home.

"Albertina you should rest." The Portuense arises from the couch, "I will take your advice Sarah, I had lots of fun for today." And goes to the guest room.

When comes to the window, looking up at the stars and then to Prime's Semi form which is on a hill nearby, "Great Grandma Gracinda guide Joana and give courage to that Autobot to tell her how much he love her."

She puts her hand on her still flat belly, " I just hope you be healthy my baby, because I will give you a worthy future." But sleep calls louder, and she lays on the bed falling asleep right away.

Albertina feels that her future will be bright, and will fight for it, doesn't want to disappoint Joana and her friends, and while sleep outlines a little smile.

In Lennox's room.

"I admire Albertina, Sarah." The wife agrees soon immediately, "That Portuguese girl has lot of spunk." Lennox smiles, "I think she and Joana are made from the same fiber." Sarah nods, "Yeah, and I feel that Albertina will give us motive of gossiping, but in a good way." He's right because feels that Albertina has guts to face the future.

Anyway she made the impossible, the BBQ was a success, and has a hand for cooking without precedent, that's why she is a Chef! Although the Portuguese cuisine is very different from ours, but I feel that she wants learn the American cuisine, and she wants start working soon as possible.

Maybe she enforce some rules of hygiene and to improve the soldiers diet who attend the new base, because the food that they got there is not the healthiest.

"If Ratchet were alive would be pleased with the new Chef, as he himself tried to modify the diet of NEST military before Cemetery Wind started doing heinous things to the Autobots." Smile when think about those good memories.

"Will ... Will are you alright? " Ask Sarah, who shake Lennox to get him out of that trance, "Huh?" She sees that he was with the head on the Moon, "Will Lennox, wake up man!" He just says, "I was thinking about Joana's cousin Sarah, she looks like she likes to roll up her sleeves, is not afraid of working." Sarah remembers what happened this morning, "Yes, she wanted to be helpful." Will continues, "she's going put that mess hall in order." And yawns, "Let's go to bed, tomorrow is a new day." But Sarah asks, "what about Joana and Prime?" Lennox straightens up in bed replying, "time will deal with those two." Both lie down on their pillows asleeping right away.

Outside the house, Optimus continues to caress Joana's soft hair while she sleeps clinging to him. "If you knew how much I love you Joana." Saying that disables the Holoform, going into stasis.

Wow... Albertina knows that Optimus love her cousin and pressed him to assume his love to her, he's to stubborn to admit!

By the way...Optimus is wondering what the meaning of the word, "Caragos", he has to find out right?

Eh... and Joana "slept" with Optimus Prime!

I appreciate constructive criticism, thank you very much!